MLTC Club Notices 28/11/2024
RESULTS FROM THE ‘AT HOME’ SURVEY
There was a very strong response to the survey, we want to thank everyone for taking the time to complete it.
The key outcomes are:
1) Close to 50% attended the ‘At Home’ at some stage
2) Reasons for not attending is broad, cost being a very small issue.
3) From those who have attended, 52% would like the format to change
4) For members who haven’t attended yet, 85% are more likely to go if the format changed
6) The format of prize giving, drinks, finger food and music either on site or outside of the tennis club are the most popular options.
Outcome: With the higher level of interest amongst members to attend if the format changed to prize giving, fingers food and music, we will be looking at alternatives for the end of senior championships celebrations in August.
Many thanks to all who participated in the survey, it’s has greatly helped us make decisions in our planning for 2025
Thanks
Dermot and Colette
ORANGE & GREEN BALL TOURNAMENT
Monkstown tennis club will be hosting Tennis Ireland's orange and green ball tournament this Sunday 1st December from 12-4pm.
Orange ball is for the U9 players and will take place from 12-2pm and Green ball is for the U10 players and will take place from 2-4pm.
They have 20 juniors from Monkstown signed up already which is the biggest so far and for some it’s their first Tennis Ireland event.
Many thanks to Stephen and Jana who will run the tournaments and also to the older Juniors who will help to umpire on the day.
We wish them all a very enjoyable day!
CAPTAINS CHRISTMAS CRAIC….ER
Save the date Sunday 15th December from 4pm to 7pm.
Details will be circulated tomorrow Friday 29th November
LADIES MORNING CHRISTMAS TOURNAMENT
Our annual Christmas tournament will take place next Wednesday December 4th. It promises to be a fun event. Don’t forget to wear festive attire !!
The sign up sheet will be up on the notice board in the clubhouse and closing date for entry is Monday 2nd of December arrive at 9.45 for 10am start.
A €10 entry fee will be payable on the day by cash or Revolut.
If you can’t make it to the club to sign up, please don’t hesitate to contact one of the Ladies Committee members or the office.
THE LADIES CHRISTMAS BUBBLES & SPARKLES PARTY
7pm Friday 29th
Looking forward to welcoming you this Friday (BYOB).
Get your glad rags on and join us for a newer, more relaxed and fun Christmas party!! Sparkly cocktails on arrival, followed by delicious canapés & charcuterie. Enjoyed with your tipple of choice (BYOB). Party till late with music and entertainment !!
CHARITY LEAGUE
All 3 Charity League teams who played this week won, gaining an impressive 8 points for MLTC
MIXED DOUBLES COMPETITION (fri 22nd Nov)
Mixed doubles competition Friday 22 November
The weather Gods once again looked after Captains Declan & Jacqui last Friday during the mixed team competition despite the threat of Storm Bert and baltic temperatures.
44 members wrapped up and played in near perfect conditions.
The twist in the scoring (3 points in the last game) caused all sorts of problems with regard to team scores
Super competitive tennis followed by pizza & a few drinks was enjoyed by all.
We were also able to make a further donation to Monkstown SVP which totals €500 over the 2 mixed Friday competition .
LADIES DOUBLES BOX COMPETITION
We are 3 weeks into this internal competition with 3 weeks to go.
By all accounts great matches are taking place.
ALL matches must be played by Wednesday 18th December for prize giving on Friday 20th December .
Best of luck with remaining matches
MEN’S COACHING – Monday Evenings
A reminder that coaching for class 4 to class 7 players runs every Monday evening at 9pm. Next session will be on Monday Dec 2nd. New members / players are always welcome - come along and give it a go!! The younger lads are welcome too!! The dads might even bring their sons along! Any questions - please contact men's captain Declan at 0876305450.
CLUB NIGHT – Thursday Evenings
Club night will start at 8pm as usual tonight, so do come along anytime between 8pm and 10pm for a social game, and Stephen will get things started at 8pm!
MEN’S MORNING – Sunday Mornings
Men's tennis morning on this Sunday morning 10am to 12. Do come down and have a hit and a coffee!
GRANDSTAND SPORTS
We extend our congrats to our good friends at Grandstand Sports in Dun Laoghaire, who picked up the RSI Sports Retailer of the year Award last week.
UPDATE FROM STEPHEN
Congratulations to both the Ladies Monday League Team and the Monday Non League Team who have qualified for the Semi Finals of the Charity League.
The Monday League team is Genevieve Conway (C) - Elaine O'Toole - Evana Boyle - Aoife Fay - Sylvie Ryan & Carole Curtin. Unfortunately for Carole she ended up with an injury after the 1st match, but the team were lucky to have Jackie Colfer - Yvonne Sutton - Marie Mc Cullough & Sarah Bean as 'super subs' along the way.
They play Glenageary - next Monday, 2nd Dec - Away @ 10am
The Monday non League Team is Clare Carolan (C) - Grainne Callaghan - Ciara O'Brien - Sarah Woodcock - Christina Carron & Maeve Curtin - plus 'super subs' Sine Niland & Aoife Kirwwan!
They play Carraig - next Monday, 2nd Dec - Away @ 10am
Very best of luck to both teams - Keep the Monkstown flag flying - Supporters welcome!
Best of luck to Conor Gannon this weekend as he represents Ireland at the Master'U event in Reims, France.
This is the world championships for university students and Conor will lead an Irish team in the eight nation tournament.
Conor will be back in Ireland for a few days next week and we hope to see him down in Monkstown if his schedule allows.
All the best Stephen